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Central Asia's week that was #100
China protestors convicted in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz security bosses face probe, Turkmen highway opened. Also, SpaceX's regional growth, robot-dogs in…
Apr 15
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Peter Leonard
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Uzbekistan’s double act: Sunny abroad, oppressive at home
As Saida Mirziyoyeva courted investors in Washington, a political prisoner’s brother travelled hundreds of kilometres for a hearing he was not allowed…
Apr 11
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Peter Leonard
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Central Asia's week that was #99
Uzbekistan's U.S. charm offensive, Afghan regional dialogue, and Kyrgyz nuclear plans. Also, Tajiks host sanctioned Russian textiles company, animal…
Apr 8
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Peter Leonard
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Qosh-Tepa looks like a disaster. Uzbekistan thinks otherwise
Central Asian countries are able to use their position as power exporters for leverage as Taliban-run Afghanistan presses ahead with an ambitious canal…
Apr 3
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Peter Leonard
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Central Asia's week that was #98
Tashiyev under fresh pressure, Mirziyoyev going to Miami, Kazakh YouTube channel closes shop. Also, Uzbekistan embraces English law, self-driving cars…
Apr 1
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Peter Leonard
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Central Asia's week that was #97
Arrests galore in Kazakhstan, security services purge in Kyrgyzstan, and gas targets in Turkmenistan. Also, Kazakh coal plans, UK's Transneft waiver…
Mar 25
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Peter Leonard
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Kazakhstan: New constitution, new crackdown
With parliamentary elections looming, a new constitution taking effect and an economy squeezing households, Kazakhstan is entering its most politically…
Mar 23
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Peter Leonard
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Kyrgyzstan strongman Tashiyev’s fall accelerates as investigation closes in
The former security chief's family allegedly used the state oil company as a private cash machine, and now the government is saying so itself
Mar 19
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Peter Leonard
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Central Asia's week that was #96
Kazakhstan's constitution referendum, Kyrgyz purge continues apace, more drone woes for Kazakh oil. Also, Uzbek solar record set, Kazakhs tighten their…
Mar 18
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Peter Leonard
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Kazakhstan's constitution reboot: Responsive authoritarianism with Kazakh characteristics
The new constitution promises a strong president, an influential parliament, and an accountable government. The first of those three is the only one the…
Mar 14
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Peter Leonard
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